Temporary Executive Assistant to CEO (3-6-Month Assignment)

Washington, D.C./Hybrid

$35 – $45/Hour

The executive office at this sustainable investment firm is seeking temporary right-hand support to help the CEO for this mission-driven team for about 3-6 months. The temporary Executive Assistant to the CEO is responsible for aiding in a wide variety of projects to further a sustainable vision for this start-up firm. A determined, team-minded approach is necessary towards tasks associated with this role, including client interaction and communication, scheduling management, research conduction, and various administrative duties. If you are excited by consistent learning opportunities alongside active leadership, immersing yourself in a thought-provoking environment and spearheading projects, send us your resume today!

Key Responsibilities:

Provide exceptional support surrounding scheduling, travel coordination, and calendar management while ensuring seamless communication between internal and external stakeholders.
Serve as a trusted gatekeeper and strategic partner to the CEO.
Track project timelines and priorities to ensure initiatives continue moving forward effectively.
Attend, participate and take active notes during meetings, conferences and appointments.
Draft, edit, and prepare professional correspondence, presentations, reports, and spreadsheets related to ongoing projects and executive initiatives.
Serve as liaison with C-Suite Executives, frequently interacting with high-profile contacts.
Help maintain a professional and organized office environment, including mail distribution and office coordination tasks.
Manage conference room schedules and assist with meeting logistics, including setup and AV support.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Unique opportunity to work closely with a dynamic CEO and gain exposure to high-level strategic initiatives.
Temporary opportunity to work 1:1 with a key leader and be a part of strategic meetings.
This is a hybrid temporary opportunity seeking at least a three-month commitment.

What We’re Looking For:

C-suite fluency. You have around five years of experience working with leadership, preferably as an Executive Assistant.
Sound judgment. Your previous employers trusted you to make decisions and act with the utmost discretion.
Perfectionist. You take pride in producing polished, accurate work and have a sharp eye for organization and follow-through.
Sustainable perspective. You stand behind sustainability and enjoy expanding your knowledge.
Confident pivoting. You are quick to learn, agile, and solutions-oriented.

The salary listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.

To apply, please send a resume to apply@hawthornelane.com.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.